First Presbyterian Church 101 S. Center St., Marshalltown, Iowa 50158 Phone 641-753-5929 E-mail presmtwn@mchsi.com www.nivlac.org 9:00 a.m. April 12, 2015 Welcome to worship, where Jesus always reminds us that He has the final say--and the final victory--over the powers of sin and death. Large print bulletins are available and children s bulletins are available on the table in the Narthex. A nursery is available for infants up to 5 years of age.
Those who are able are invited to stand. PRELUDE The Strife is O'er LIFE OF THE CONGREGATION Moment of silence to prepare your hearts for worship Giovanni Palestrina SONG OF DEVOTION (hymnal & screen) (please remain seated) #189 Alleluia (vs. 1 & 2) CHRIST IS RISEN! HALLELUJAH! CALL TO WORSHIP (Psalm 66:16-17, 20) Leader: Come and hear, all you who fear God; People: let me tell you what He has done for me. Leader: I cried out to Him with my mouth; His praise was on my tongue People: Praise be to God, who has not rejected my prayer or withheld His love from me! INVOCATION Leader: Almighty God, fill our mouths with Your praise. Let our worship overflow from the sanctuary into the streets. Bind the evil one from our lives and remove from our hearts any fear that rises from his threats. In Jesus name we pray. Amen. SONGS OF PRAISE (screen) Shout to the North #589 Here I Am, Lord CALL TO CONFESSION (Deuteronomy 30:19-20) Leader: This day I call the heavens and the earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live and that you may love the Lord your God, listen to His voice, and hold fast to Him. For the Lord is your life, and He will give you many years in the land He swore to give to your fathers, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. Let us choose the life that God offers us by confessing our sins and receiving the grace of Jesus Christ. Please join me in silent prayer. SILENT PRAYER
PRAYER OF CONFESSION Unison: Almighty God, forgive us for being silent about Your great love and grace. Move in our hearts a greater love for You and our neighbors so that we might speak of You to them. Help us to invite them to seek Your face and find Your grace. In Jesus name we pray. Amen. ASSURANCE OF PARDON (Isaiah 44:6-8, 21-22) Leader: This is what the Lord says Israel s King and Redeemer, the Lord Almighty: I am the first and I am the last; apart from Me there is no God. Who then is like Me? Let him proclaim it. Let him declare and lay out before Me what has happened since I established my ancient people, and what is yet to come yes, let them foretell what will come. Do not tremble, do not be afraid. Did I not proclaim this and foretell it long ago? You are my witnesses. Is there any God besides Me? No, there is no other Rock; I know not one. Remember these things, Jacob, for you, Israel, are my servant. I have made you, you are My servant; Israel, I will not forget you. I have swept away your offenses like a cloud, your sins like the morning mist. Return to me, for I have redeemed you. Sisters and brothers in Christ, believe the good news: you are forgiven through faith in Jesus Christ. AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The Apostles Creed Unison: I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ His only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; He descended into hell; the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic Church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen. GLORIA PATRI
MORNING PRAYERS Pastoral Prayer Prayers for the People The Lord's Prayer HYMN OF REFLECTION (hymnal & screen) #448 I'll Tell the World That I'm a Christian Children may come down for Children's Sermon during the last verse CHILDREN S SERMON OFFERING OUR GIFTS The Call Offertory Doxology: Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Praise Him, all creatures here below. Praise Him above, ye heavenly host. Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen And Blessing (remain standing and join hands) Blest Be the Tie That Binds (vs. 1) Blest be the tie that binds, Our hearts in Christian love; The fellowship of kindred minds, Is like to that above. SCRIPTURE READING Acts 2:29-39 NT pg. 1693 SPECIAL MUSIC I Shall Not Be Moved Chancel Choir Children may leave for Children s Church arr. Alice Parker SCRIPTURE READING John 1:35-50 NT pg. 1647 SERMON "Come and See" Rev. Dr. Richard A. King LET US LIVE IN THE POWER OF THE RISEN CHRIST HYMN OF DEDICATION (hymnal & screen) #444 I Love to Tell the Story CHARGE & BENEDICTION ORGAN RESPONSE POSTLUDE
New Joys and Concerns Jinita Boyd, recuperating from stage-1 breast cancer surgery Doug Butler, at Mercy Hospital recuperating from surgery from prostate cancer Linda Kauffman & Family, grieving the death of her uncle, Darrell McGrew (Roger McGrew's youngest brother) Continuing Joys and Concerns Hudson Boyd, at home with health issues Rev. David Githii, continued struggles with the PCEA The Missionaries, supported by First Presbyterian Church Bette Etter, in Room 105 at Glenwood Place Betty Emmons, in Room 203 at Grandview Doris Flanagan, at IVH LaVone Lee, in Room 605 at Grandview LaVine Meyer, in Room 105 at Villa Del Sol Connie Montover, at Grandview Please pray for everyone on our list! Thank you for keeping us informed about joys and concerns. Remember, hospitalized members and friends don t always get on the list at the hospital. We d rather get several calls than none! Phone the church at 753-5929 or e-mail presmtwn@mchsi.com Please let us know if you d like the prayer chain activated. G R A C E The Purpose Statement for First Presbyterian Church of Marshalltown Growing in Christ through worship. Reaching out in fellowship Affirming faith through discipleship Caring for the lost through evangelism. Embracing others in mission and ministry.
Announcements April 12, 2015 When you share the gospel, teach the Bible, preach a sermon, quote a verse, encourage a friend, or write a note or article, remember it's not what you're doing for Christ, but rather what He is doing through you. - Robert J. Morgan ---Stewardship Committee Please pick up your Easter lily following church today, if you want it, or the Deacons will take them to their Deacons friends. Tuesday Musical invites you to a two-piano, 4 and 8 hand concert Tuesday, April 14, at 1:00 p.m. in the Fisher Community Center, Art Gallery. Pianists are Kay Beach, Marsha Bristley, Audrey Hafar and Jan Randall. Admission is free and refreshments will be served following the program. All are invited to attend. Join the Men's Chorus for their 60 th Annual Spring Concert Saturday, April 18, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. at the Marshalltown High School Auditorium. The guest singing group will be "5 for 1." Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door. Tickets can be purchased from Leonard Stubbs or on sale at Lowe's Flowers, Younkers, Thompson True Value and The Perfect Setting. Join is here at First Presbyterian Church Sunday, April 19, at 6 p.m. for out next "Olde Tyme Hymn Sing" to sing your favorite hymns. Special music will feature Steve Anderson and Mike Gerbo. Plan to attend and bring a friend.
Pray for the General Assembly PC (USA). The whole world lives in Your love, holy God, and we are Your people. Send us out in faith to tell Your story and to demonstrate Your truth to every race and nation, so that, won by Your powerful Word, the world may join together giving You praise, and living to serve You in Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen. Altar Flowers: were given by Matt & Diane Broshar in celebration of the blessing of 32 years of marriage. Worship Leader today: 9:00 a.m.: Angie Pietig Next Sunday: 9:00 a.m.: Carole Permar Children's Church Helpers today: Amy Drummer & Brooke Tullis Next Sunday: Joan Gerbo Greeters today: 9:00 a.m.: Mike & Kari Hancock & Family Next Sunday: 9:00 a.m.: Dick & Barb McBride Deacons today: Becky Sharpshair & Eileen Sudenga Next Sunday: Clyde Evers & Leonard Stubbs Fellowship Hosts: Kurt Lynch Next Sunday: Gerald & Kathryn Schaudt Nursery today: Heather Rottink & Deb Williams Next Sunday: Ashley Johnson Cup Washers today: Next Sunday: Ron & Linda Kauffman Donuts today: The Doug Cooper Family Next Sunday: Mavis Gray Sound System: 9:00 a.m.: Diane Broshar If you need a ride to worship or church activities, contact any Deacon. The list is on the back of the bulletin.
`xåuxüá Ç Å áá ÉÇ?? Åt~ Çz t w yyxüxçvx Pastor Rev. Dr. Richard A. King Associate Pastor Rev. Dave Beckmann Pastoral Care Minister Rev. Ian McMullen Youth & Families Director Jon Rottink Office Manager Nancy Diggins CE Coordinator Michelle Wilkinson Choir Director Valerie King Organist Wynona Anderson Assistant Organist Marla Grossman Pianist Cindy Butler Custodian Yawo Sassouvi Assistant Custodian Jan Faber Nursery Director (in need of a Director) Elders Roger Anders Bob Boeyink Doug Boyd Rich Daniels Dave Freel (clerk) Jim Grimmius Pat Hala Craig Henze Kurt Lynch Karin Podhajsky Larry Schrum Brenda Severson Carter Strand Chris Tullis Nancy VanWyk Deacons Sue Bryant Clyde Evers Mike & Kari Hancock Barb Hawkins (chairperson) Pat & Nancy Kremer Orlyn & Doris Langenbau Brenda Miller Tracy Ostrem Richie & Michelle Ritter Becky Sharpshair Leonard Stubbs Eileen Sudenga First Presbyterian Church 101 S. Center St. Marshalltown, Iowa 50158-2821 Church: 641-753-5929 FAX: 641-753-6301 www.nivlac.org E-mail: presmtwn@mchsi.com rich.king@mchsi.com dave.beckmann@mchsi.com jon.rottink@mchsi.com (Youth & Families) michelle.firstpres@gmail.com (CE Coordinator)
Calendar for This Week April 12- April 19 SUNDAY 9:00 a.m. Worship - Chancel Choir 10:05 a.m. Gathering/Fellowship Time 10:15 a.m. Sunday school - all ages 10:15 a.m. Confirmation 9:00-11:15 a.m. Child care provided MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY 2:30 p.m. Wednesday Club - GP 5:30 p.m. Discipleship Class 6:30 p.m. Youth 101 6:30 p.m. Bells 7:30 p.m. Choir 8:30 p.m. Praise Team Practice THURSDAY 8:30 a.m. Flapjacks 12:00 p.m. Oasis 1:30 p.m. Elizabeth Circle - Lower Lounge 6:00 p.m. Eagle Scouts Chili Supper FRIDAY SATURDAY NEXT SUNDAY 9:00 a.m. Worship - Bell Choir 10:05 a.m. Gathering/Fellowship Time 10:15 a.m. Sunday school - all ages 10:15 a.m. Confirmation 9:00-11:15 a.m. Child care provided 11:30 a.m. Pulled Pork Fundraiser-Camperships 6:00 p.m. Olde Tyme Hymn Sing